How far is Florissant, MO from Imperial, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Imperial, MO is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.24 mi
00h 50m
Flight
29.14 mi
46.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.14 mi
Kilometers
46.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.24 mi
Kilometers
61.54 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Imperial
Wed, May 13, 11:51 AM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Wed, May 13, 12:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-05-13T11:01
Arrive Imperial
Wed, May 13, 11:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florissant
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Des Peres
MO

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

From Florissant
19.1 mi
00h 25m
To Imperial
19.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Florissant and Imperial.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florissant and Imperial.

  1. 1

    Start on North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 6 sec · North New Florissant Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lindbergh Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1912 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

    24.3 mi · 30 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Imperial Main Street

    1439 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Imperial Main Street, Imperial, Kimmswick

    31 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Imperial Main Street

    1121 ft · 30 sec · Imperial Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old State Road

    85 m · 15 sec · Old State Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto White Street

    126 m · 18 sec · White Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florissant and Imperial.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
24.3 mi · 63%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
6.12 mi · 16%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 5%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 4%
Washington Street
1.03 mi · 3%
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
0.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

24.3 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Peres
00h 25m from Florissant
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Florissant and Sunny near Imperial.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florissant to Imperial?

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Des Peres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Florissant and 19.1 miles from Imperial.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Florissant and Sunny near Imperial.

Stop Ideas Near Des Peres

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Des Peres, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Des Peres.

RAIL

Kirkwood

3 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

20 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

43 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

51 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Imperial. Straight-line distance: 29.14 mi (46.89 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
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#2 Imperial

Imperial is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3697800, -90.3784500
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Imperial (-90.37845, 38.36978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.11 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.7 gal · 10.22 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.74 $11.48
Premium $4.65 $6.28 $12.57
Diesel $5.30 $7.16 $14.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Florissant and Imperial. The current time is 11:01:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.